Jamie Vardy joins James Maddison and Harry Maguire on holiday in Portugal as former Leicester team-mates stars enjoy some family time
There was a Leicester reunion in Portugal this past week as Jamie Vardy joined Harry Maguire and James Maddison on their holidays.
The trio of former Foxes stars were joined by their families as they made the most of their summer break in the Algarve.
Vardy's wife Rebekah posted a group photo from beachside restaurant Maria's, one of the most popular and scenic spots in the area for some sunset drinks.
The Leicester legend drew the curtains on his 13-year chapter at the club last month, after announcing that he would be leaving as a free agent.
He scored his 200th goal for the club in his final game, a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, and was given a memorable farewell by fans and team-mates.
It came at the end of what had been a miserable campaign for the club, who were relegated to the Championship.
Vardy was a key part of the Foxes side that shocked the world by winning the Premier League in 2016.
Maguire and Maddison joined the club in the years that followed but were Leicester were never able to reach those dizzy heights again.
Maguire went on to secure a £80m move to Manchester United, where he has experienced plenty of ups and downs over the past six seasons.
Maddison joined Tottenham in 2023 and will no doubt be continuing to celebrate his side's Europa League triumph, which came against Maguire's Red Devils.
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